Outreach

As a land-grant university, NC State has always been devoted to the betterment of our state, our nation and our world. Through a wealth of outreach programs, we strive to create prosperity in North Carolina and beyond.

Growing the Economy

At NC State, education is inseparable from economic growth. Our mission isn’t just to teach students; it’s to train tomorrow’s workforce. So we encourage them to tackle tomorrow’s challenges, gaining the skills they need through practical degree programs, cooperative learning and on-the-job training.

On our Centennial Campus, we work with more than 60 public and private partners to kick-start the local and national economies. The many initiatives and centers we host serve as hothouses for industries of the future.

NC State students are volunteers, activists and leaders. Through the Alternative Service Break program, they marshal their talents to tackle everything from GLBT homelessness to water quality in Nicaragua.

For more than a century, we’ve also spread our knowledge statewide through the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, putting technology and tools in the hands of millions of citizens each year.